IFF (CDFI)
Laura Silverman is currently the Managing Director of Communications at IFF. Laura previously held positions such as Director of Communications at Preston Spire, Director of Media Relations at Choose Chicago, and Publicist at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. Laura has also worked at The Outreach Team, Feld Entertainment, The Silverman Group, and Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. Their experiences range from overseeing PR for major brands to managing public relations campaigns in various industries. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations & Numerical Analysis from the University of Miami.
IFF (CDFI)
As a mission-driven lender, real estate consultant, and community developer, IFF cares about much more than the bottom line. That’s why nonprofits trust us to plan, finance, and build the facilities that are critical to their success. Sharing a mission of change drives everything we do. Across the Midwest, we work closely with clients serving low-income communities from every sector, including human service agencies, health centers, schools, housing developers, and grocery stores. Since 1988, we have made over $620 million in loans, leveraged $1.7 billion in community investments, and grown our total managed assets to $498 million.